Indian Beach Town Manager announced that lieutenant Billy Pollock will be promoted to Indian Beach Police Chief after the retirement of Chief A.J. Troopers say the car, driven by 20-year-old Devon Foreman, came around a curve...CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Carteret County Animal Control Services is reviewing the county animal ordinance and wants your feedback. Residents can still pay utility bills at http://moreheadcitync.org/231/Pay-Your-Utilities-BillChief Justice Cheri Beasley announced that all county district and superior court cases and hearings will be rescheduled for 30 days in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Those on the scene say one man became distressed while swimming and a friend entered the water to help him and also became distressed.On the scene, both local surfers and rescue personnel were able to get both men to shore but both were unable to be revived.It is not immediately known if rip currents were the cause of this tragedy, but a moderate rip current advisory was in place on the day of the drownings.The Morehead City Marlins baseball team announced on Thursday that they will suspend their 2020 season after hearing Governor Roy Cooper’s executive order continuing Phase 2 until July 17, 2020.The Carteret County Commissioners and family of Jonathan Robinson has announced that Mr. Robinson passed away during the night of May 28/29. While parking, the 17 year old hit the accelerator instead of the brake causing the SUV to breach the barber shop building.Morehead City Police, Fire, and EMS responded to the intersection of Oaksmith Blvd and There are no reports yet indicating anyone inside the barber shop or within the SUV being hurt.Additionally, no word on traffic citations or charges.At 2 pm on December 13, 2019 the NC Highway Patrol and Carteret County Sheriffs Office along with Broad and Gales Creek Fire & EMS responded to a reported vehicle accident at Hibbs Rd and Highway 24 involving a Waste Industries trash truck and a minivan.Upon arrival, the driver of the minivan, Johnnie James of Hampstead NC was pronounced dead at the scene while a female passenger was taken to Carteret Health Care and then on to Vidant Medical Center.The driver of the Waste Industries truck voluntarily submitted to a blood alcohol test.The NC State Highway Patrol is investigating this accident given conflicting information received from witnesses.Information on the police chase through the county today There are multiple postings on social media tonight about a large police presence near Roberts Road in Newport NC.People who are reporting this say that three agencies, NC Highway Patrol, Carteret County Sheriffs Department, and Newport NC police attempted to serve an arrest warrant and the suspect was able to jump out a window and evaded law enforcement.There is no word from either agency on this matter.Again, this information is not yet confirmed and we will update it as we learn more.Copyright © 2018 – Attractions, Information, Articles and News in Carteret County NC
Mon, Apr 06, 2020. For oceanfront locations like the Crystal Coast, summer also means peak tourist season. This declaration will allow for the State of NC to receive federal assistance, along with other more aggressive measures to help combat the spread of this virus along with mitigating health concerns.News broke yesterday that 5 people in Wake County were presumptively confirmed as having the coronavirus which they contracted while traveling to Boston.We will continue to document NC breaking news on coronavirus and the emergency response using the link below.Officials report that the driver of the truck is fine and there were no other injuries.No word on what caused the truck to catch fire. He will surely be missed and my condolences to his family, friends, and the entirety of the down east community he loved so much. There is no out-of-pocket cost, but people with health insurance are requested to bring their health insurance cards.Monday July 20, 2020 from 10 am – 2 pm at Smyrna Elementary School/Down East Middle School located at 174 Marshallberg Rd, Smyrna, NCTuesday July 21, 2020 from 2 pm till 6 pm at West Carteret High School 4700 Country Club Rd in Morehead City.Thursday July 23rd, 2020 from 2 pm till 6 pm at Croatan High School located at 3335 Highway 24Saturday August 8, 2020 from 9 am till 2 pm at the Carteret County Health Department in Morehead City.Goshen Medical Center, Inc. (GMC) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization as well as a federally qualified community and migrant health center organization, that has served the residents of eastern North Carolina since 1979.Officials announced today that the 2020 Beaufort Pirate Invasion is postponed due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic out of an abundance of caution for festival visitors and participants.The Beaufort Pirate Invasion was originally planned for the second weekend in August, but officials today said after careful consideration they are looking at dates in October and December as alternative dates for the festival and will continue to monitor the progress of COVID-19 and safety issues.Two men in their 70s reportedly drowned in Emerald Isle NC over the weekend of July 11th and 12th. The accident occurred at approximately 11:45 p.m., on Wednesday, August...CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - One Marine is dead and another injured after a late-night car accident near Havelock. Lastly, city administrators ask citizens who are sick and experiencing shortness of breath, a cough, or fever to stay home.On Friday, May 22nd, 2020, the gym owner of the Aquatic Wellness Center in Cape Carteret NC made the decision to reopen her business in violation of Governor Roy Cooper’s Phase 2 orders that allowed some businesses to open while keeping others closed during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.Later in the day, gym owner Deanna McElmon was cited by the Cape Carteret Police Chief which will require her to appear in court over the alleged violation.Owner McElmon vows to remain open despite the citation or phase 2 orders from state government.Battle Works Tactical Laser Tag of Atlantic Beach NC has announced that they are permanently closing the business after state mandated closure of businesses related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus.Weather news for May 17, 18, and 19 in 2020. Additionally, all patron services are cancelled.On Thursday, March 12, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper announced recommendations for combating coronavirus by ending gatherings of 100 or more people in public.